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Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.

Cops struggle to get cost breakdown on two-year Aitutaki drug operation

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.

Te Kainga O Pa Taunga partners with local NGOs to raise awareness of mental health

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, the Cook Islands mental health organisation, has partnered with representatives from local non-government organisations to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special breakfast event this morning.

Court briefs

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.

Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics, Travel

Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.

Kata: Trump

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket World Cup: Clinical Black Caps win again

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Google tells me that Interstate 80 in Utah, United States, is the flattest straight road in the world. Before the start of the Black Caps versus the Netherlands match on Sunday, the Hyderabad pitch looked like Interstate 80. Hard, flat, and full of runs, writes Rahul Patil.

Panthers, Burraneer Rays claim 7s titles

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers retained the Raro Rugby 7s men’s title while Sydney’s Burraneer Rays were crowned the new women’s champions at the National Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.

In brief: Court news

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Court briefs - October 9

Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Business, Economy, National

Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.

RUTA MAVE: Cook Islands should invest in agriculture, not marijuana and seabed mining

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If the question is “What are the Crook Islands good for?”, the shameful answer is that they are good at begging for money, but shameful at giving it to help others, writes Ruta Mave.

Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.

Immigration still getting to grips with new systems as service users experience delays

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Teething problems are persisting as Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration gets to grips with its new application processes.

‘Everyone doesn’t have to struggle alone’: Budgeting, investing focus of workshop

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

Teaching young people and families how to thrive, not just survive on the Cook Islands’ minimum wage rate of $9 per hour, is the goal of those behind a workshop about budgeting and using money wisely.

Cook Islanders in Israel: ‘We are safe and well’

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Cook Islanders who are in Israel to observe the Feast of the Tabernacle are ‘safe’ as the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.

Kata: Ministry of Justice

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Manatoa undefeated

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.

Tolosa calls for community support

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games 2023, Sports

Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.

Panthers claim Social Mixed Netball Tournament title

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands’ Social Mixed Netball Tournament ended this week with Panthers claiming the top prize.